Re: Stuck hatches

Posted by Alan Speakman on Sep 1, 2006

Hi David,

Three thoughts come to mind...

Either...

i.) Something happened during the move that caused the hatches to jam (the Hawk somehow got a blow that twisted the frame), not likely...

or...

ii.) Heat during the storage of the move caused an adhesive/plastic to reactivate and seal both hatches... Not likely...

iii.) You've moved into an environment that is more humid and the hatches have swelled... Can you seal off the garage (or wherever the craft is stored) and let it dry out for a day or so...

If that doesn't work, I'd suggest doing your best to get the hatches open without damaging the vessel... If you have to, destroy the hatches but keep the Hawk itself pristine.

Best of luck,

Alan

In Response to: Stuck hatches by David on Aug 30, 2006

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